one of the long-term things not part of those eight ideas but one to examine, what energy production from the u.s. means freeing up sources in europe to remain in those countries so they are not as dependent on russia in the future as they have been in the past. i think that's an important part of it. the one thing that gives russia leverage on their neighbors is the amount of natural gas in the world they produce themselves and their neighbors. that's where the reluctance is coming from. >> some rely on them by 30% as far as oil and gas reserves. i want to tall attention. obama is neither tyrant nor pushover. in general the criticism of him being inconsistent and indecisive is closer to the mark. the accusation he's been feckless in ukraine still dubious because those demanding a stronger response have been unable to come up with one. is that correct in your mind or do you think people have come up with other options. >> there have been options. i'm pleased with the fact many options put forth they are taking. there's a time to be critical about the president's foreign policy. in a